Peer Recovery Support Specialist - WVU Collegiate Recovery

West Virginia University

22h

About The Position

This position will facilitate weekly non-clinical recovery support groups and meetings and provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching sessions for students seeking support.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
Wellness programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, human services, or related field
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Must currently hold PRSS SUD Credentials
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, evidenced-based practices, and recovery support
• Understanding of diverse recovery pathways and harm reduction strategies
• Demonstrated ability to support students with compassion, empathy, and professional
• Strong communication and boundary-setting skills
• Documented personal history with substance use disorder recovery and have a stable recovery for the past two years at a minimum
• Must be currently involved with a personal support and/or recovery system/pathway of their choosing
• Must have no legal involvement related to SUD/OUD within the last six months
• Must have not had intensive behavioral health treatment involvement with the last six months
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and drug screen.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills required
• Must demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience providing nonclinical peer support and facilitating groups strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Routinely email or message students who have sought support services for check-ins
• Maintain weekly office hours at Serenity Place to be available for drop-in meetings
• Plan, promote, and execute regular educational sessions and informational events designed to help combat stigma related to addiction and recovery and increase awareness of WVU Collegiate Recovery
• Conduct outreach visits to identified community and state partners
• Build and enhance partnerships between campus and community stakeholders
• Work with other WVU CRP staff members to plan and host sober social events and other community-building events
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to connect students with additional resources and support
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Naloxone training events
• Work with WVU CRP Director and Program Coordinator to plan and deliver regular Recovery Ally trainings
• Participate in ongoing trainings, webinars, conferences, and more to increase skills and knowledge
• Guide students in developing individualized recovery plans, including elements such as setting goals, enhancing skills, and improving overall well-being
• Work alongside WVU CRP Program Coordinator to learn how to navigate academic systems and procedures and use knowledge gained to more effectively support students
• Track student engagement, including total peer one-on-one and support meetings, follow-up rates, attendance at events, student outcomes, and more
• Provide monthly data reports to WVU CRP Director and Program Coordinator
• Submit all required grant reports by established deadlines
• Maintain practices and support that are trauma-informed and culturally responsive
• Meet with WVU CRP Program Coordinator weekly
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to WVU CRP Director
• Always adhere to all PRSS standards and ethics
• Develop a strong working knowledge of WVU CRP and follow all policies, procedures, and community standards
• Provide mentorship, training, and support to WVU CRP student workers and interns
• Serve as a positive and respectful ambassador for WVU and WVU CRP by maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with institutional missions, values, codes of conduct and ethical practices
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level